**Shares of off-price retailer TJX Companies TJX.N up about 3% at $149.66 premarket
** Co raises its annual profit and comparable sales forecast betting on benefits from broad sourcing strategy and seasonal inventory
** Expects fiscal 2026 earnings per share in the range of $4.63 to $4.66 compared to previous forecast of $4.52 to $4.57
** Expects annual comparable sales forecast to be up 4% compared to previous forecast of 3% rise
** Posts quarterly earnings per share of $1.28 vs estimates of $1.22- data compiled by LSEG
** Reports quarterly sales of $15.12 billion vs estimates of $14.85 billion
** As of last close, stock up 20.5% YTD
(Reporting by Koyena Das)
((Koyena.das@thomsonreuters.com))